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On May 6, Volvo Bahrain unveiled the EX30, the newest model in its all-electric lineup, during the inaugural edition of EV Forum, Bahrain’s first electric vehicle forum.

The new EX30 offers an electric range of 476km can go from 0 to 100km/h in 3.6 seconds and charges fully in only 26 minutes. The vehicle comes in three powertrain options and two different battery types and features state-of-the-art restraint technology and a robust structural design that meets Volvo’s strict safety requirements. The vehicle has the smallest CO2 footprint of any Volvo car to date.

The vehicle also features driver support, including adaptive cruise with pilot assistance, digital key access, built-in Google services, Harman Kardon premium sound bar, and a 12.3-inch touch screen.

Based on Volvo Bahrain press release

On May 7, the European Commission approved the creation of a joint venture (JV) by AB Volvo (Volvo) and Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (Westport), under the EU Merger Regulation. The JV will focus primarily on the development and sale of alternative fuel systems and components to the automotive industry.

The Commission determined that the proposed transaction would not raise competition concerns as the JV’s activities in the European Economic Area are minimal. The review of the transaction was conducted using the simplified merger review procedure.

Based on EU press release

On April 25, at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing, Volvo Cars made the Chinese debut of and started accepting pre-orders for the new EX30 compact battery electric SUV. Pre-order prices range from CNY 210,000 to CNY 260,000.

Following “minimalist aesthetics”, the EX30 draws inspiration from Nordic natural landscapes to present the purest beauty with the simplest lines. The interior is designed with a centrally integrated cockpit containing a 12.3-inch combined center display, a Harman Kardon audio system, and the industry’s first echo walls. The vehicle measures 4,233mm long, 1,838mm wide, and 1,555mm high.

Based on a native electric platform, the EX30 delivers a range of 590km and a minimum charging time of 26 minutes from 10% to 80% battery capacity. It employs 23 intelligent perception hardware devices and comes with intelligent driver assistance features such as ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) and the Pilot Assist system.

From Volvo Cars press releases 1/2 and information on the Volvo Cars website 1/2